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A key part of Canada’s foreign policy efforts, the International Development
Research Centre (IDRC) supports research in developing countries to promote
growth and development. The result is innovative, lasting solutions that aim to
improve lives and livelihoods.

Join
our team to put your ideas and knowledge to work to help solve some of the
developing world’s most critical challenges.

IDRC’s
Inclusive Economies Program works to help developing countries create strong,
informed policies and the right environment for change.

As a Bilingual Regional Program Assistant based in IDRC’s Regional Office for
Sub-Saharan African, you will provide administrative, coordination, logistical
and information management services support in a fast-paced, changing and
demanding work environment.

In
particular, you will support Regional Program Officers with the Governance and
Justice Program; Employment and Growth Program; and the Think Tank
Initiative.

You
will be responsible for prioritizing and addressing multiple administrative and
operational requests of varying complexity for these team members.

This
will also include coordinating travel arrangements and organizing workshops and
events in the region.

The
result being to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the program
area.

Overview of Qualifications:

College
diploma or university degree in a relevant field of study (e.g.
administration, business or secretarial studies).

This
position requires a minimum of three years administrative and operational
support, which includes: acting as a main contact person for a project by
acknowledging enquiries, providing general information and knowing when to
escalate urgent requests to higher level; prioritizing and managing
workflow for a high-volume of requests and activities, coordinating
calendars, and booking meetings for multiple individuals; preparing high
quality documents and presentations (e.g. page layouts and graphics) using
full suite of Microsoft Office and desk top publishing software; developing,
maintaining and managing various databases; organizing logistics for
meetings and workshops as well as taking and drafting meeting minutes;
coordinating and booking international travel arrangements and preparing
and reconciling travel expense claims for budget tracking purposes; and
developing and maintaining mailing lists and filing systems as well as
assisting in the updating of program websites.

Proven
ability to multi-task, set priorities, take initiative and to work under
pressure with demanding deadlines

Superior
planning, organization and follow-up skills

Bilingual
position requiring superior or advanced English and French communication
language skills. Language testing will be conducted.

For
more information about this rewarding career opportunity and to apply, please
visit our website atidrc.ca/careers

Application Deadline:August
10, 2016 at Midnight (Canadian EST)

Beyond the opportunity to work with people who are passionate about their work,
we offer competitive salaries and extensive benefits including opportunities
for professional growth, flexible work hours, employer-paid leave, a pension
plan, and medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.

IDRC values a diverse workforce and is committed to achieving employment
equity. So, if you are an Aboriginal person, a member of a visible
minority group, a person with a disability or a woman, don’t hesitate to apply
and identify yourself!